drug testing

UFC middleweight Yoel Romero (11-1) could have been on the cusp of a title shot with his most recent (albeit controversial) win over Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. However, the title shot isn’t going to happen now and Souza could potentially have that win wiped away due to a failed drug test. The UFC made the announcement … Read more

UFC President Dana White, along with CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, will be holding a press conference today (Wednesday, Feb. 18) from Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas. A live stream of the proceedings is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT – local Vegas time). The promotion is expected to address the … Read more

Chuck Liddell, UFC Hall of Famer and former reigning light heavyweight champion, has never been known for his oratory eloquence. “The Iceman” became famous for being willing to get in any opponent’s face and take a few shots to give a few shots that more often than not resulted in him having his hand raised … Read more

If we are to believe a new report from MMA Junkie today, MMA/UFC GOAT Anderson Silva has been flagged for another positive drug test for banned substances according to multiple anonymous sources. This second positive test was administered, like the two previous, in relation to his UFC 183 bout with Nick Diaz on Jan. 31, … Read more

Ali Bagautinov has been suspended for one year after testing positive for Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (EPO) on June 2nd during an out-of-competition drug test leading up to his championship bout with flyweight title-holder Demetrious Johnson at UFC 174. The British Columbia Athletic Commission announced the news on Thursday. The fact that this comes right on … Read more

UFC fighter and popular personality on the “UFC Tonight” show that airs on FOX Sports 1 Chael Sonnen has been pulled from his probably UFC 175 bout against Vitor Belfort due to a failed drug test. Sonnen tells his side of the story to FOX Sports Radio host Jay Mohr: Mohr: “You’ve failed a drug test … Read more

In Wednesday’s post-fight scrum UFC President Dana White shared his thoughts on the TUF Nations Finale and Tim Kennedy’s rather boring decision win over Michael Bisping in the main event. White also touches on several subjects, including his recent meeting with Gina Carano, the Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen brawl on TUF Brazil, Ronda Rousey … Read more

UFC President Dana White spent over an hour answering questions in a media scrum today following the UFC 158 pre-fight press conference in Montreal. White discussed such topics as Nick Diaz missing the open workout and what will happen if he wins the title, Nick’s volatile personality, his continuous use of marijuana, Georges St-Pierre’s aggravation doing media, Dana’s views on TRT, his plans to lobby against it, the UFC’s past issues with Nate Marquardt, ticket sales and much much more.